Category: Landscape Architecture

From Landscape Design Concept to Construction Details

Successful design really is “all in the details.” From the first pretty pictures conveying your vision, down to the last detail needed for construction, we can help with all of the necessary steps in between, to make your landscape dream a reality. Here is a glimpse behind the scenes into a set of construction documents, […]
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Steve Van Matre quote

Finding inspiration in nature

One of OPi’s very own recently visited the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Ft. Myers. It is 3,500 acres which features a wetland eco-system complete with scenic boardwalk trail. There are lots of rest and viewing areas with inspiring quotes for reflection. This linear ecosystem is also home to a diverse population of plants […]
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Multi-use site plan

Charlotte County Amenity Center

The goal of this site plan designed for a new community amenity center is to inspire families to imagine themselves spending their time together here, making wonderful memories and meeting new friends. It doesn’t just include some of the of the top community amenities trending now, it also arranges them into an artful composition that […]
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Meandering pathways

French Regency-inspired home in Pine Ridge Estates

This recent project in Pine Ridge Estates was a collaboration with the owners to create a park-like setting. A recent article in Home and Design magazine featured this lovely home.  Pat Trefz said “What’s special about this project is that it’s really a residence and a park”.  Outside Productions also created this setting using walkways […]
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Difference between a Pergola, Trellis and Arbor!

New trends and products are becoming more intriguing to costumers in the landscape architecture world today. The question out there comes when deciding what landscape features to use. Many people don’t know the difference between different types of landscape structures. Landscape structures have different purposes so here’s some pointers to help understand their differences. Pergolas: […]
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